Mecca of Automated Packaging Machinery Manufacturing

The Alexandria, MN area is home to 4 of the
world’s leading manufacturers of automated packaging machines,
marking the region as one of the leaders in technology development
and innovation in this industry. Equipment designed, engineered,
and manufacturing by Alexandria area companies is utilized by
businesses across the United States and around the world.

Automated Packaging Machine Manufactures located
in the Alexandria region include:

While manufacturing jobs make up approximately 13%
of all jobs in Minnesota, in Douglas County manufacturing jobs make
up approximately 16.6% of local employment opportunities with an
average weekly wage of $890 (according to 2011 MN DEED
data).

Packaging Machine Manufacturers Consortium

In July of 2009, leaders of four of the Alexandria
area’s automated packaging machine manufacturing companies came
together to form the Packaging Machine Manufacturers Consortium
(PMMC). While member companies compete against each other to a
degree, leaders agreed to, “Pool resources for the purposes of
non-competitive recruiting, hiring, and retention of talented staff
who will enhance and expand the knowledge base and experience level
of the region and the industry.” To learn more about PMMC, its
mission, its members, and manufacturing careers in demand in the
Alexandria area, go to www.alexandriapmmc.com.